I realize I won’t get through this journey without scars. I will have physical reminders of my decision to have a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy and DIEP flap reconstruction for the rest of my life. However, I know that that your grandmother had this amazing concoction for making scars less visible, whether it be vitamin e […]
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Budget Friendly Swim Suits
I don’t know about you but I have been STRUGGLING to find swimsuits that are both flattering and won’t break the bank! I’ve had a very successful swim suit shopping spree. I’m having a surgery that’ll pretty much change the landscape and topography of my body and I’ve gained about 15 pounds since my BRCA1 […]
Adventures of Leftie
So, if you remember, Leftie is my trouble maker. We had an issue with the mammogram and something weird showing up. (Something not cancerous, but odd, nonetheless!) I had a dermatology appointment last week and everything looked pretty good…except for a mole on good ol’ leftie. Obviously I’m in the better safe than sorry camp. […]
Let’s Talk About Sheets, Baby
So nothing has been decided about New Orleans. As far as when/who/what is going to take care of me. It’s too much for me to think about right this second. Too much means I focus on things that matter but kinda not really. Alright, in this case, they only matter to me, and Barry. And […]
ISO: caregiver
I think I told you before that I’ll be in New Orleans for like 9 days. It’s broken up into nice easy segments. Night 1: Pre-Op. I’ll have a CT scan of my abdomen to ensure sufficient blood supply to my belly fat along with a slew of other tests. I’ll have to fast at […]
New Orleans Update
Now that I’ve had a week to digest, both literally and figuratively, my New Orleans trip I am ready to post about it. IT WAS AMAZING. I can’t post anything else without shouting out to the best friends and support I could have ever asked for! Not only did they leave their families and sacrifice […]
Today sucked. Tomorrow will be better.
Today I’m sad and emotional and stressed and overwhelmed. Bad feelings abound in my head. They’re bouncing around like popcorn kernels. Amidst the bad and stress though, overcoming those feelings, I’m grateful. I’m grateful for friends that support me. I’m grateful for my mama and her support of me. I’m grateful for friends that leave […]
Pity- Party of One?
You know how sometimes it seems like all of the most amazing and fun things happen at one time and that one time is just not a good time for you? Like almost impossible? That’s where I’m at right now. If you know me at all, you know that I LOVE music. I love concerts […]
Status: Stable
I’ve had a few friends message to see how I’m doing. Or to ask what’s next. Truth is it’s just a waiting game at this point. Surgery is scheduled for 9/11. I’m heading to New Orleans to meet my surgeons on 4/9. (also Jana and I are going to eat pretty much ALL of the […]
Messy
Life is pretty messy. I mean, daily we try to tidy it up. Keep things neat and orderly. At least I do. I’m not talking about my house, lawd knows that’s a hot mess on the daily but life, real life. It’s so much easier to keep things in their tidy little cube. To compartmentalize. […]
